The Art of Jasmine Scenting
Jasmine is, first and foremost, a flower — small, white, and intensely fragrant.
For centuries, its aroma has been captured in tea by allowing tea leaves to absorb the fragrance of fresh blossoms as they open.
That same traditional scenting process can be applied to matcha — not as a flavor added afterward, but as part of how the tea itself is made.
Traditional vs. Artificial
How to Tell Traditional Jasmine Scenting from Artificial Flavoring
The difference begins with how the fragrance enters the tea.
Added oils or flavoring often create a sharper, more perfumed note that can feel separate from the tea itself.
In traditional scenting, fresh jasmine blossoms release natural aromatic compounds as they open, which the tea gradually absorbs. The blossoms are layered directly with the tea, removed once their fragrance is spent, and replaced with fresh flowers to build depth.
The result is a softer, more integrated jasmine aroma woven into the tea itself.
We take this traditional approach and apply it to matcha.
From Leaf to Matcha
How We Process Our Jasmine Matcha
Our Jasmine Matcha begins with premium high-mountain tea made from select oolong cultivars.
After approximately 21 days of shade-growing, only the top bud and two youngest leaves are hand-picked for their tenderness, smooth texture, and refined flavor.
Three Complete Rounds
The Scenting Process
Before grinding, the tencha undergoes three meticulous rounds of fresh-flower scenting, each with a new batch of jasmine blossoms.
As jasmine blossoms open at night, they release their most intense fragrance and natural aromatic compounds, which the tea leaves absorb and retain.
After each round, the spent flowers are removed and replaced with fresh blossoms. Repeated three times, this slow process builds an intensely fragrant, naturally floral aroma layer by layer.
The Final Step
Stone-Milled After Scenting
Only after the third round is complete is the scented tencha slowly stone-milled on granite into an ultra-fine powder.
The result is unmistakable from the moment you open the bag: a deep, natural jasmine aroma woven into the matcha itself.
No oils. No added flavoring. Just fresh jasmine blossoms, three complete scenting rounds, and time.
A Shared Terroir
Where We Grow Our Matcha
Our jasmine flowers and tea leaves are both grown in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, a region renowned for its floriculture.
The region’s higher elevations, cooler temperatures, frequent mist, and mineral-rich soils create ideal conditions for growing highly aromatic flowers.
The Central Highlands produce jasmine with a clean, bright fragrance — expressive without becoming heavy or perfumed.
Our jasmine and tea come from the same high-mountain region, creating a natural harmony between the flower’s delicate aroma and the tea’s smooth, refined character.
The result is especially important in matcha, where the entire leaf is consumed and nothing is filtered out.
The Finished Matcha
Why It’s Our Bestselling Matcha
Because matcha contains the entire tea leaf, its aroma, flavor, and texture are experienced together. That makes the quality of the jasmine scenting unmistakable.
Three rounds with fresh blossoms create a fragrance that is woven into the tea rather than added on top. The result is creamy, naturally floral, and balanced from the moment you open the bag to the final sip.
It has become our bestseller among longtime jasmine lovers — and even those who never thought they liked jasmine. Once experienced this way, the difference is hard to forget.
Questions, Answered
About Jasmine Matcha
What is Jasmine Matcha?
Jasmine Matcha is matcha that has been naturally scented with fresh jasmine blossoms before it is stone-milled. The floral aroma is absorbed by the tea itself, creating a smooth, fragrant expression of matcha rather than a flavored powder.
Is this jasmine tea mixed with matcha?
No. Misty Lava Jasmine Matcha is not a blend of brewed jasmine tea and matcha. It begins with shade-grown tencha made from select oolong tea cultivars. Before milling, the leaves are traditionally scented three times with fresh jasmine blossoms.
How is Misty Lava Jasmine Matcha scented?
Fresh jasmine blossoms are layered with the tea as they open at night, when their fragrance is at its most expressive. The flowers are removed each morning and replaced with a new batch for three complete scenting rounds.
Does it contain jasmine oil or artificial flavoring?
No. We use no jasmine oils, extracts, or artificial flavoring. Its floral aroma comes only from fresh blossoms and the traditional scenting process.
What makes it different from ordinary jasmine tea?
Jasmine tea is typically steeped and filtered. With matcha, the entire stone-milled leaf is whisked into your cup, so the tea’s texture, depth, and naturally floral jasmine aroma are experienced together.
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